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Jan 16, 2008 | 06:27 PM

SublimeZ

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Racer

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Improving budget system?

Old guy (45) on a tight budget. :o
I've cobbled together a stereo that's much better than the Bose, but always looking to improve.

Panasonic CQ-C8400U
MTX-8302
CDT 6.5 mids w/MTX x-over & tweets
Kenwood KAC-7201
RE 12D4
(all used,~$400, total

)

Thinking better componants should be my first move.
Thoughts?

Jan 16, 2008 | 06:40 PM

scott_fx

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what's your modest budget? we talking real world modest or c6 z06 'modest'

Jan 16, 2008 | 06:47 PM

SublimeZ

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Racer

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what's your modest budget? we talking real world modest or c6 z06 'modest'

Very modest. Gonna have to save & replace stuff one at a time.
Basically want to know what to do first.

Jan 16, 2008 | 07:16 PM

pentavolvo

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what are your likes and dislikes of what you have. what do you want to improve. have u sound deadned your doors yet

Jan 16, 2008 | 07:46 PM

SublimeZ

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SQ is my ultimate goal. No sound deadning, yet. Had planned on doing the trunk, but hadn't considered the doors.

Likes- Bass. Got more than I need and pretty clear.

Dislikes- I have a "hole" between bass & mid-bass
hu- never been happy with this unit (lots of little things)
grtting a "buzz" from the componants at higher volumes

Jan 16, 2008 | 08:29 PM

Kale

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my standard rec is focal access or polyglass

Jan 17, 2008 | 07:52 AM

SublimeZ

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From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas

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my standard rec is focal access or polyglass

I had Memphis Audio in my Z28. How will the focals compare? (sound quality & price)

Jan 17, 2008 | 09:13 AM

DPG

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deadening the doors will help reduce that buzzing at high volume. it doesnt take much to improve what you already have

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Jan 17, 2008 | 10:37 AM

Kale

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I had Memphis Audio in my Z28. How will the focals compare? (sound quality & price)

Sorry haven't heard the memphis set, but I think that Access and Polyglass are some of the best SQ/Buck bargains in a passive set.

There should be a dealer near you.